Goc Theory Part 9 Ques3
Question: Which type of distillation is most suitable for separating liquids with close boiling points?
Options:
A) Simple distillation
B) Fractional distillation
C) Steam distillation
D) Vacuum distillation
Show Answer
Answer: b
Explanation:
A) Simple distillation is not effective for separating liquids with close boiling points.
B) Fractional distillation uses a fractionating column to achieve better separation of liquids with close boiling points.
C) Steam distillation is used for separating temperature-sensitive compounds, not for close boiling point mixtures.
D) Vacuum distillation lowers the boiling point but doesn’t improve separation of close boiling point liquids.